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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Meets Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Invites Fresh Investment in Data Centres and Healthcare

Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in a high-profile meeting that underscored the state’s ambition to remain India’s leading destination for technology and cloud infrastructure investment. The meeting, held during Jassy’s first visit to India since taking over as Amazon’s chief executive from founder … Read more

BigBasket Appoints Former Amazon Executive Amit Nanda as CEO

Former Amazon executive is new Bigbasket CEO

Tata Group-owned quick commerce and online grocery platform BigBasket has announced the appointment of former Amazon executive Amit Nanda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant leadership transition as the company intensifies its focus on growth, innovation, and competition in India’s fast-evolving quick commerce sector. Nanda succeeds Hari Menon, one of BigBasket’s … Read more

BazaarNow Raises ₹72 Crore Led by Peak XV to Expand Quick Commerce in India’s Tier II and Tier III Cities

BazaarNow

Quick commerce startup BazaarNow has secured ₹72 crore (approximately US$7.8 million) in a fresh funding round led by Peak XV Partners, as the company looks to expand its presence across India’s fast-growing Tier II and Tier III markets. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, Antler, and a group of prominent angel investors, including … Read more

FirstClub Raises $55 Million Series B Funding to Expand Quick Commerce Business

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Bengaluru: Quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $55 million (approximately ₹512 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from existing investors Accel, RTP Global, and Paramark Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate its expansion across India, strengthen its technology and supply chain infrastructure, … Read more

Zepto’s Meteoric Rise: Revolutionizing Quick Commerce in India

In just three years, Zepto has become the poster child of India’s burgeoning quick commerce industry. The startup’s staggering $1.3 billion fundraising spree in 2024, accounting for 10% of all funding raised in the year, has solidified its position as a force to be reckoned with. Not only did Zepto outpace established players like Swiggy … Read more